THE AUSTRALIAN COMPLIANCE Institute has elected American Inter national Assurance Company Lim ited vice president and chief compliance officer Annette Donse laar as its new president.

With more than 20 years in the compliance profession, Donselaar’s experience spans a number of roles in compliance as a regulator, in- house compliance manager and industry specialist. Based in Hong Kong, she is a CCP (Fellow) of ACI and holds bachelor degrees in Arts and Commerce, two masters degrees in Law, a Diploma of Finan cial Planning and a Graduate Diploma of Compliance. She is also chairperson for the ACI’s Accredita tion and Education Committee.

“Practical, effective compliance professionals are an integral part of shaping the business and regulatory models in these difficult economic times,” Donselaar said. “The insti tute has a strong history of develop ing the profession and leading the industry by ensuring that obligations are translated into business needs.”

According to ACI CEO Martin Tolar, having a president based in Hong Kong is reflective of the body’s commitment to meeting the needs of compliance professionals throughout the Asia-Pacific region.

Other changes to the ACI board include the election of KPMG part ner Peter Whyntie as vice president and two new board members, Queensland Rail principal compli ance advisor Liam O’Brien, and NAB head of group compliance Pam Hauser.